58th Annual Loucks Games Showcases High School Talent From Across the Nation.

by Warren Rosenberg, MetroSports Magazine - May 9, 2026

The 58th Annual Glenn D. Loucks Memorial Track & Field Games once again transformed White Plains High School into one of the premier stages for high school track and field in the United States. Held May 7–9 in White Plains, the nationally renowned meet welcomed approximately 3,800 athletes from 10 states and two countries, producing elite national-level performances.

Above: Duncan May from Brooklyn Technical High School throwing the Javelin.

Registration included 288 schools, with 2,176 male and 1,700 female athletes signed up. Founded in honor of legendary Glenn D. Loucks, the event has built a reputation for showcasing future collegiate and Olympic stars. The meet, which began in 1968, continues to honor Coach Glenn D. Loucks, who led the White Plains Tigers to a 35-game winning streak in the late 1940s/early 1950s.

Above: Sydney Schoenbeck of Vermont's St. Johnsbury Academy took 1st place honors in the Women's Pentathlon with 1st or 2nd place performances in all five Pentathlon events.

For three days, White Plains became the center of scholastic track and field, featuring elite competition in sprinting, distance running, hurdles, relays, jumps, and throws. In past years the meet has featured future Olympic hopefuls such as Rai Benjamin, Dalilah Muhammad, and Katelyn Tuohy.

Above: Pictured here are three local Westchester athletes from among the field representing, from left, host White Plains H.S. Connor Dominick, from Stepinac H.S. William O'Brien, and from Pleasantville H.S., Justin Mancuso

The 2026 edition continued that tradition with outstanding performances and dramatic finishes. Athletes competed not only for medals, but for the chance to add their names to the rich history of one of the nation's most prestigious invitational meets. The event also drew thousands of spectators, coaches, and volunteers, creating an electric atmosphere that celebrated both athletic excellence and sportsmanship.

Above: Sloane Harshman of New Rochelle's Ursuline School sets a new event record in the Women's Freshman/Sophomore High Jump.

Under the leadership of Meet Director Fred Singleton and a dedicated team of volunteers, the Loucks Games remains a cherished tradition in Westchester County and a highlight of the spring sports calendar.